Xrv9k-((better)) Fullk9-7.2.2 Jun 2026

If you are developing Ansible or NETCONF/YANG scripts for IOS XR, Xrv9k-fullk9-7.2.2 is a stable target. Version 7.2.2 fully stabilized the telemetry. You can stream interface counters and BGP RIB stats to a Kafka collector with stability that later 7.3.0 betas lacked.

The fullk9 designation implies the image supports strong encryption, but it may require a specific registration to unlock performance tiers or advanced features. Xrv9k-fullk9-7.2.2

Unlike the older XRv, the is not just a control-plane simulator. It offers a true "Virtual Route Processor" (vRP) and supports high-performance data plane throughput (using SR-IOV or virtio), making it suitable for production lab environments, network simulation, and even actual traffic handling in NFV (Network Function Virtualization) deployments. If you are developing Ansible or NETCONF/YANG scripts

Ideal for Linux-based virtualization and open-source cloud environments. The fullk9 designation implies the image supports strong